Essay name: Paumacariya (critical study)
Author:
K. R. Chandra
Affiliation: Research institute of Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa Vaishali
This is a critical study of the Paumacariya: the earliest Jain version of Rama's life story, written in Prakrit by Vimalasuri dating to the 4th century AD. In this text, Rama (referred to as Padma) is depicted with lotus-like eyes and a blooming face. The Paumacariya places emphasis on the human aspects of characters rooted in Jain values, contrasting with the divine portrayal in Valmiki鈥檚 version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Editor's Note Preface Outline of the Book Abbreviations Part I Comparative Study of Narrative Material Introduction CHAPTER I v-vi vii-viii ix-x xxv-xxviii (1-315) Section 1. Critical Remarks on the printed Text of Paumacariya峁� Section 2. Author of Paumacariyam, His Sect and Date A. Author and His Works. B. Sect of Vimalas奴ri C. Date of Paumacariya峁� Author's statement; External Evidences; Internal Evidences; Political Situations and Historical Data; Literary and Linguis- tic Evidences; Conclusion. CHATER II Summary of Paumacariya峁� CHAPTER III Comparative Study of the R膩ma-Story Section 1. King Dasaratha, His Wives and Sons Section 2. A. Queens of Dasaratha. B. Marriage of Kaikeyi and the Granting of a Boon. C. Birth of Rama and his brothers. D. Christening of Names. E. Rama's Teacher. Birth of Sita and Her Marriage A. The Family of Janaka. B. Birth of S墨t膩. C. S墨t膩's Betrothal with R膩ma. D. Interven- tion of the Bow. E. Svaya峁僾ara of S墨t膩. F. Marriage of R膩ma and his brothers. 1-17 1-3 4-17 18-32 33-117 33 42
